Reading Room
Cornplanter, Seneca, 1750 – February 18, 1836

This is a collection of writings by the expert staff and friends of Ganondagan.

The subject matter is varied and grouped into categories to assist the reader. Each category is arranged alphabetically on title. Please also see our blog for numerous articles on a variety of topics.

These resources are made available only through the support of our membership. Please consider becoming a member today in order to enable us to continuing providing these and other resources to you and the rest of the world!

Canandaigua Treaty

1794 Canandaigua Treaty By Edgar A. Brown and edited by Jeanette Miller
The Canandaigua Fire Must Be Preserved By Doug George-Kanentiio
Canandaigua Treaty by Kimberly Burkard
Canandaigua Treaty Text


Culture

Ga-Weh-Ga-A (Snowshoes) By Michael Galban
Snow Snake, a Haudenosaunee Sport Steeped in Tradition By Carol White Llewellyn
Wampum by Kimberly Burkard


Educator's Resources

Educators' Resources - This is a list of links and resources we suggest for educators covering Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) information


Ganondagan

Historic Site Preservation Chronology
Key Facts about Ganondagan By Carol White Llewellyn
Local Destinations Near to Ganondagan
A Seneca Encounter with LaSalle 2009 By Michael Galban


Food/Agriculture

Gifts of the New World by Kimberly Burkard
Knowing the Three Sisters by Kimberly Burkard
Wild Foods by Kimberly Burkard (See associated slideshow)


Natural World

Haudenosaunee Fiber and Dye Plants By Kimberly Burkard
Serpents and Turtle Stones By Kimberly Burkard
Winter Sowing By Kimberly Burkard


People

The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)
Portrait of G. Peter Jemison, the Artist By Carol White Llewellyn





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